The mediating and moderating effect of health-promoting lifestyle on frailty and depressive symptoms for Chinese community-dwelling older adults: A cross-sectional study

A health-promoting lifestyle might be a protective factor for older adults' health in China. The mediating and moderating effect of a health-promoting lifestyle on the relationship between frailty and depression symptoms among older adults should be integrated to achieve maximum utility. Healthcare practitioners and medical service personnel are recommended to advance health education and publicity, encouraging healthy lifestyles among community-dwelling older adults with frailty to prevent depressive symptoms and promote healthy aging.